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Industry·Sep 25·all news from September 25, 2026

Lightspeed targets $250M for new India fund, focusing on early-stage AI

Lightspeed is raising $250 million for a new India-focused fund dedicated to early-stage artificial intelligence startups. The firm is aligning its Indian fundraising schedule with its global cycle for the first time while adopting a shorter investment period to capture emerging opportunities in the sector.

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